The National Defense Education Act of 1958 was directly inspired by the launch of the Soviet satellite, Sputnik. There was a fear that U.S. scientists were falling behind educationally.
The launch of Sputnik by the USSR
Highlands Army Air Defense Site was created in 1958.
Yes, Singapore has a national anthem.It is titled "Majulah Singapura" and is sang in Malay.It was written by Zubir Said in 1958.
On May 30, 1958 unidentified soldiers were buried at Arlington National Cemetery. These soldiers were from both World War two and the Korean War.
The 1958 season. Stan Musial signed with the Cardinals on January 29, 1958 for a salary of $100,000.
That was Paul Dietzel who was LSU's head coach between 1955-1961.
The National Defense Education Act of 1958 was created to provide funding to US education institutions. It includes institutions at all levels.
Israel Defense Prize was created in 1958.
Detroit Air Defense Sector was created in 1958.
Highlands Army Air Defense Site was created in 1958.
North American Aerospace Defense Command was created in 1958.
Gladys Carlson has written: 'Daniel Brumley and his son, Samuel Brumley, ship carpenter of St. Mary's Whitechappel, Lancaster County, Virginia' -- subject(s): Genealogy, Family
IEEE Transactions on Education was created in 1958.
National Progressive Democrats was created in 1958.
Pacific National University was created in 1958.
National Recording Corporation was created in 1958.
Liberian National Museum was created in 1958.
National Party - Belize - ended in 1958.